<p>DS is 11 (DOB Nov 1997) and starting the equivalent of Gr 7 in MYP of international school in Hong Kong. He is Canadian native english speaker and we live there as expatriates. At his school is is in the wrong year for his age and should be a year lower (he tested strong so they put him ahead upon entry, a decision I now regret...). As a result he has friends of 13 in the same grade. Many of these kids apply for the NE Prep schools. My question is whether the SSAT scores are based on chronological age and/or grade completed. If it is the latter, my son will not do as well as he will be competing with kids much older than he is. Any advice greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>The SSAT score are based on grade but I’m sure you can explain the situation to the school. You can also wait 1 year then put him in as a repeat.</p>